1989 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F451 NPP
1989 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/03/1989. Recorded mileage 66,729 miles. MOT valid until 05/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,729 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1597cc
F451 NPP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 66,729 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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F451 NPP Mileage History
- 07/10/202166,669 mi
- 11/09/202466,728 mi+59 mi
- 11/09/202466,728 mi
- 07/07/202666,729 mi+1 mi
- 07/07/202666,729 mi
Average of roughly 13 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F451 NPP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Escort (F451 NPP) between October 2021 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
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